Autograph letter signed from Robert Louis Stevenson, Hyères, to R.A.M. Stevenson [manuscript], 1883 October 9.

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Autograph letter signed from Robert Louis Stevenson, Hyères, to R.A.M. Stevenson [manuscript], 1883 October 9.

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Discusses philosophy of art. Stevenson also discusses Shakespeare: "the only realist who ever succeeded: that is who reached the clear design and force of the ideal, and got carried it along with him the bulk and lineament, freshness, colour and brute imprint, of actual detail." He also mentions the character of Richard III. On letterhead from La Solitude, Hyères-Les-Palmiers, Var. Letter is addressed "My dear Bob." Signed "R.L. Stevenson."

4 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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